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    Kachemak Bay is seen from the Homer Spit in March 2019. (Homer News file photo)
    Toxin associated with amnesic shellfish poisoning not detected...
    By Chloe Pleznac • July 25, 2025 2:30 am

    The test result does not indicate whether the toxin is present in other species in the food web.

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    Attendees of the open house event for the draft 2035 comprehensive plan evaluate potential land use maps on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, at the Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Comp plan team releases public hearing draft
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 25, 2025 1:30 am

    The first public hearing will occur during the Planning Commission’s Aug. 20 meeting.

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    A screenshot of a photo from the rescue's Facebook page shows Sushi, a cat looking for a home for over two years now. (Photo courtesy of Clear Creek Cat Rescue)
    Southcentral cat rescue seeking foster homes, adopters for...
    By Chloe Pleznac • July 24, 2025 2:30 am

    In 2024, the organization helped rescue 589 cats.

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    Armor rock from Sand Point is offloaded from a barge in the Kenai River in Kenai, Alaska, part of ongoing construction efforts for the Kenai River Bluff Stabilization Project on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Work continues on Kenai Bluff stabilization project
    By Jacob Dye • July 24, 2025 1:30 am

    The wall has already taken shape over a broad swath of the affected area.

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    Fresh-picked lettuces are for sale at the final Homer Farmers Market of the year on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    USDA ends regional food program, pulls $6M from...
    By Chloe Pleznac • July 23, 2025 11:30 am

    On July 15, the Alaska Food Policy Council was notified that the USDA had terminated the Regional Food Business Center Program “effective immediately.”

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    An angler holds up a dolly varden for a photograph on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Koby Etzwiler)
    Anchor River opens up to Dollies, non-King salmon...
    By Chloe Pleznac • July 23, 2025 2:30 am

    Steelhead and rainbow trout are still off limits and should not be removed from the water.

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    An aerial photo over Grewingk Glacier and Glacier Spit from May 2021 shows a mesodinium rubrum bloom to the left as contrasted with the normal ocean water of Kachemak Bay near Homer. (Photo courtesy of Stephanie Greer/Beryl Air)
    KBNERR warns of potential harmful algal bloom in...
    By Chloe Pleznac • July 23, 2025 2:30 am

    Pseudo-nitzchia has been detected at bloom levels in Kachemak Bay since July 4.

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    Homer Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center Director Jan Knutson (right) accepts the Art Advocate award at  Homer Council on the Arts' annual Community Arts Award Ceremony on Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Homer, Alaska. (Delcenia Cosman/Homer News)
    Arts council presents annual awards
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 23, 2025 1:30 am

    Homer Council on the Arts presented seven community arts awards during their annual meeting Saturday.

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    The Cowles Council Chambers are seen in Homer City Hall on Pioneer Avenue in April 2025 in Homer, Alaska. (Homer News file photo)
    Council to hold public hearing on rec center...
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 23, 2025 1:30 am

    The public hearing will take place at the next regular meeting on Monday, July 28.

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Attendees dance at Salmonfest in Ninilchik<ins>, Alaska,</ins> on Saturday, Aug. 3, 2024.
    Salmonfest to return for 15th year of fish,...
    By Chloe Pleznac • July 22, 2025 2:30 am

    This year’s festival will take place from Aug. 1-3 at the Kenai Peninsula Fairgrounds in Ninilchik.

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    A table used by parties to a case sits empty in Courtroom 4 of the Kenai Courthouse in Kenai, Alaska, on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. (Jake Dye/Peninsula Clarion)
    Former school district custodian pleads guilty to sexual...
    By Jacob Dye • July 22, 2025 1:30 am

    Alexander Coxwell was arrested in September on allegations that he had engaged in an illegal sexual relationship with a then-14-year-old student.

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    Exit Glacier is photographed on June 22, 2018. (Photo by Erin Thompson/Peninsula Clarion)
    2 rescued by park service near Exit Glacier
    By Jacob Dye • July 22, 2025 1:30 am

    The hikers were stranded in the “Exit Creek Prohibited Visitor Use Zone.”

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    The KBBI AM 890 station is located on Kachemak Way in Homer, Alaska. (Photo by Chloe Pleznac/Homer News)
    Peninsula radio reacts to loss of federal funding
    By Delcenia Cosman • July 21, 2025 1:30 am

    Congress last week approved President Trump’s rescission request, zeroing out all federal funding for public broadcasting, effective Oct. 1.

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